JetNation Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 By Glenn Naughton The New York Jets are expected to exercise their fifth-year option on former first round selection, defensive lineman/outside linebacker Quinton Coples. Somewhat of an enigma up to this point in his career, Coples has been asked to switch from the defensive line where he showed promise as a rookie, to outside linebacker in each of the past two seasons. While the 16th overall pick in the 2012 draft has shown flashes of brilliance in racking up 16.5 career sacks, the position change and playing part of his second season with an ankle injury has hindered his production. As part of a defense that was grossly undermanned last season, Coples was sometimes used to bump opposing receivers as he split out to the CB position. The Jets remain optimistic in hoping that a more clearly defined role in Todd Bowles’ defense at a position for which Coples is better suited will help the North Carolnia alum realized his full potential. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 This is a no-brainer because the money isn't guaranteed until a certain date next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 This is crazy everyone keeps telling me Coples is a bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Anyone else think maybe Bowles sees Coples in the same role as Calais Campbell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Anyone else think maybe Bowles sees Coples in the same role as Calais Campbell? Not as long as Wilkerson is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Not as long as Wilkerson is here. I just think Coples is so much better suited as a down lineman for one on one matchups. He's got such great hands and is deceptively quick for a DL. I can't see him standing up where Rex had him...with the limited knowledge I've read on Bowles' scheme I can't see him playing anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I just think Coples is so much better suited as a down lineman for one on one matchups. He's got such great hands and is deceptively quick for a DL. I can't see him standing up where Rex had him...with the limited knowledge I've read on Bowles' scheme I can't see him playing anywhere else. The issue remains that we have better options. Wilkerson/Campbell and Richardson/Dockett do basically the same things. Coples's best fit is backing up one of those positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 The issue remains that we have better options. Wilkerson/Campbell and Richardson/Dockett do basically the same things. Coples's best fit is backing up one of those positions. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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